After a decade-long pause, the prestigious Telangana Gaddar Awards have returned with full vigor, celebrating cinematic excellence from 2014 through 2024. The awards, now revived by the state government, have spotlighted some of Telugu cinema’s finest contributions, including the latest winners for 2024: Pushpa 2, Lucky Bhaskar, and Pottel.
While the current year’s winners have created a fresh buzz, the awards committee also published an official retrospective of the Best Films of the Decade, offering a nostalgic journey through Tollywood’s evolution.
Best Films by Year – Gaddar Awards Recap
2014
🥇 Run Raja Run
🥈 School
🥉 Alludu Seenu
2015
🥇 Rudramadevi
🥈 Kanche
🥉 Srimanthudu
2016
🥇 Shatamanam Bhavati
🥈 Pelli Choopulu
🥉 Janatha Garage
2017
🥇 Baahubali: The Conclusion
🥈 Fidaa
🥉 Ghazi
2018
🥇 Mahanati
🥈 Rangasthalam
🥉 C/o Kancharapalem
2019
🥇 Maharshi
🥈 Jersey
🥉 Mallesham
2020
🥇 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
🥈 Color Photo
🥉 Middle Class Melodies
2021
🥇 RRR
🥈 Akhanda
🥉 Uppena
2022
🥇 Sita Ramam
🥈 Karthikeya 2
🥉 Major
2023
🥇 Balagam
🥈 Hanuman
🥉 Bhagavanth Kesari
2024 (Announced)
🥇 Pushpa 2
🥈 Lucky Bhaskar
🥉 Pottel
Special Jury Recognition
Prajakavi Kaloji was honored with a Special Jury Award for his enduring impact on literature and cultural consciousness.
